1. SLIPS & FALL PREVENTION
BE SAFE
STAY SAFE
FEBRUARY
2019
SAFETY
REVIEW
SLIPS & FALL PREVENTION
~ PREVENTION~
Housekeeping
Good housekeeping practices
Clean spills right away
USE WET FLOOR SIGNS (remove when floor is dry)
Remove floor debris and obstructions
Keep floors swept
Secure and cover cords and cables in walkways
Stairways
Keep stairs free from material and debris
Walk slowly and USE HANDRAILS (3 points of contact)
Take one step at a time
Keep outside steps free of ice, snow, and debris
Ladders
Only use if certified to do so
Never use a chair, box, table or other such object
Never use metal ladders near anything electrical
Maintain 3-points of contact at all times on ladders
Personal Protective Equipment
Use proper footwear
Use proper caution signs
Use your PPE
~ CAUSES ~
Slips
Wet or Slippery floors
Inappropriate footwear
Inclement weather
Loose flooring
Trips
Poor lighting
Moving from lit to darker areas
Walking surface issues
Uneven mats / carpet
Falls
Not following procedures
Carrying objects while using stairs
NUMBERS OF SLIP AND FALLS REQUIRING HOSPITAL CARE
DISABLING INJURIES FROM SLIP AND FALL
FATALITIES FROM SLIPS AND FALLS
Hazards are not always easy to spot. Pay attention to your surroundings and notify your supervisor of any issues that may lead to a slip, fall or other injury.
300,000
540,000
25,000